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Best Camping & Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2025
Closeup of the GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip brewing coffee into an ultralight backpacking cup on a volcanic rock

Best Camping & Backpacking Coffee Makers of 2025

Spending time in the woods doesn’t mean you have to ditch your daily brew. We’ve tested the top coffee makers so you can embrace your morning coffee ritual wherever you are.
Best Hydration Bladders of 2025
Waist-down view of a female hiker pulling the Gregory 3D Hydro hydration bladder out of her backpack along a trail

Best Hydration Bladders of 2025

Hydration bladders all serve the same basic purpose: convenient hydration on the go. But there are some key differences to look…
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025
A hiker posing on a rock in the women's Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals

Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025

Whether you’re heading out for a paddle or setting off on a grand hiking adventure, your perfect pair of sandals is on our list of tested…
7 Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2025
The HART Extended First Aid Kit on a rock with moss and ferns

7 Best First Aid Kits for Hiking of 2025

We never venture into the wilderness without at least a basic first aid kit. A small selection of supplies and some know-how will help…
Backpacking Meal Recipes & How to Dehydrate Food for Camping

Backpacking Meal Recipes & How to Dehydrate Food for Camping

Making your own backpacking meals can be a fun hobby and a great way to take control of your nutrition while saving money.
Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2025
GOOD TO-GO – Thai Curry

Best Backpacking Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals of 2025

Freeze dried meals aren’t just for astronauts anymore. In fact, they’re some of the most popular meal options for hikers…
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
A hiker in a red rain jacket sitting on a rock to tie his Salomon Quest 4 GTX boots

How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes

How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
Best Backpacking Cookware of 2025
Closeup of a backpacker peaking under the lid of the TOAKS Titanium 750ML backpacking pot

Best Backpacking Cookware of 2025

If you’re in the market for new backpacking cookware, you’ve come to the right place. Our team of outdoor experts has been cooking up a storm…
Best Stuff Sacks of 2025
A hiker holding an orange REI Lightweight Drawstring Stuff Sack with a backpacking tent and a mountain peak in the background

Best Stuff Sacks of 2025

Toiletries, electronics, extra clothes, food – all the little bits and bobs in your backpack can become a mess if you don’t have a way…
Best Tent Stakes of 2025
A backpacker's hand holding a set of Vargo Titanium Shepherds Hook tent stakes in his hand with a NEMO tent in the background

Best Tent Stakes of 2025

Tent stakes are some of the smallest, but most important items in your outdoor kit. Your tent stakes will secure your shelter…
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Closeup of a hiker's feet crossing a creek in a muddy pair of Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 hiking boots

How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots

In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025

Best Women’s Backpacking Gear of 2025

Women’s Backpacking Gear In the past few years there’s been a long awaited shift toward gender equity and accessibility in the outdoor industry. Now more than ever, companies are getting serious about designing quality, high-functioning outdoor gear for women. Women have different body shapes, move differently, sleep a bit colder, and have unique hygiene considerations. […]
Top Gear Picks of 2025
A hiker posing on top of a mountain at sunset

Top Gear Picks of 2025

This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
Best Backpacking Food

Best Backpacking Food

Trail-tested recommendations on the best freeze-dried meals, camp kitchen essentials, and tips for impressing your friends with your culinary prowess.
Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide

Wonderland Trail Backpacking Guide

The Wonderland Trail is a true gem of the Pacific Northwest. It’s one of the most iconic trails in the region, and with very good reason.
Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review

Durston X-Mid Pro 2 Tent Review

If you’ve been in the ultralight scene for more than a minute, chances are you’ve heard about the Durston X-Mid Pro 2.
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